Whats a decent used transponder that can be upgraded to ADSB Out?

[Thermos]

Originally Posted by lndwarrior

Thanks for taking the time to explain. I appreciate it!

One additional note...the FAA doesn't allow UAT for ADS-B Out in Class A airspace (usually 18,000' MSL and above). You'd have to equip with a Mode S Extended Squitter transponder if you plan to fly that high - may not apply to you, but some RVers do occasionally punch up into Class A. If you go with a used GTX-330 solution and have a compliant GPS you're covered everywhere if Garmin will still upgrade the -330 for ADS-B Out.

Apologies if I'm telling you something you already know!

Dave

[Shawn25854]

Originally Posted by larosta

I believe that a NEW Garmin GDL82 installed and fed by an existing (read used) Mose C transponder meets the requirements for the rebate.

https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/equipads...ion/equipment/


- larosta

Yup, I got the rebate the first time around with my GDL-82. The list of qualified devices is on the FAA site.

Shawn

[uk_figs]

You can buy a used GTX-327 Xponder with tray for around $500, will work with the GDL-82 or microavionix ADSB out solutions. Garmin will normally update the 327 software for free at Oshkosh (you need the latest version to use with the GDL-82). Good Xponder, easy to use.
Figs

[Shawn25854]

Originally Posted by oaklandaviator

I believe the FAA rebate this time is only for certified systems. So, just the expensive all in one new transponders.

Not so Oaklandaviator, I got the rebate with the GDL-82 that is connected to my GTX-327 transponder. They work amazing together. The GDL-82 works with ANY mode c transponder.

As uk_figs pointed out, you could cover the cost of a used 327 with the rebate. You could be 2020 compliant for about $1800 with ALL GARMIN equipment.

[Flyingleap]

That's right "MODE C" , not "MODE S". The Model GDL82 will not
work with a Garmin 330 (also 33). John

[rocketbob]

For about the same money as an old transponder and GDL-82, you can buy a Trig TT22 and GPS thats brand-new.

I've installed a GDL-82 and wouldn't do it again.

[oaklandaviator]

Very good to hear that the rebate applies to more combinations than I thought. I've got to get our RV-3 compliant soon.

[Sam Buchanan]

Originally Posted by rocketbob

For about the same money as an old transponder and GDL-82, you can buy a Trig TT22 and GPS thats brand-new.

Or a brand new Stratus ESG transponder that includes the WAAS GPS and the ability to fly in any airspace.

[Toobuilder]

Originally Posted by Thermos

...If you go with a used GTX-330 solution and have a compliant GPS you're covered everywhere if Garmin will still upgrade the -330 for ADS-B Out.

Apologies if I'm telling you something you already know! ...

...I need to do more homework!

I have 2 airplanes that need ADS-B

RV-8 has a GNS430 (non WAAS) and a GTX330 (Non ES);
Rocket has GTN650 and a GTX327

Sounds like I can upgrade the 330 to an ES and toss it in the Rocket and that ones good. The 327 goes in the -8 and I use an add on UAT device to satisfy THAT bird.

I guess the current rebate will defray some of the 330 rework cost?

[7DeltaLima]

Micheal. I think you’ll need waas as well... I have the 430w and 330. Had the 330 upgraded to 330ES and then had to have the 430w software upgraded to latest release. ES upgrade had to go back to Garmin. Stark aviation was able to upgrade 430w in their shop...

All’s fine on the ADS-b out.... now if I could get the stratux to display ADS-B In on the AFS4500.

Nothing easy...